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precedented

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Definitions

adj.

Having a prior example or precedent

有先例的,有前例可循的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
precedentbefore
+
-edgo, yield, move
=precedented

precedent + -ed = having a precedent. Rare on its own — usually seen as unprecedented.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Such a move is well precedented in earlier rulings.

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